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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a caregiver of a client with insulin-dependent diabetes who has a prescription for an emergency glucagon kit. Which caregiver statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A hospitalized client with hypothyroidism receives the following morning medications at 0800: Levothyroxine Calcium carbonate Ferrous sulfate Pantoprazole The client’s TSH remains elevated despite adherence to therapy. Which adjustment to the medication schedule is MOST appropriate to optimize levothyroxine absorption?

A client with type 2 diabetes taking glipizide suddenly develops diaphoresis, tremors, confusion, and slurred speech during morning rounds. The client is awake and able to swallow. A bedside glucose check reads 54 mg/dL. Which nursing action is PRIORITY?

A client newly prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism reports chest pain and palpitations one week after starting therapy. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A nurse is reinforcing medication teaching for a client newly prescribed metformin. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A 49-year-old client with Hyperthyroidism is prescribed Potassium Iodide to prepare for an upcoming thyroidectomy. The nurse provides teaching about administration, side effects, and monitoring. Current assessment: Heart rate: 112 bpm Blood pressure: 138/84 mmHg Temperature: 98.6°F (37°C) Reports metallic taste, mild sore throat, and occasional nausea Small erythematous rash noted on forearms Which client finding or statement should the nurse address as the most concerning priority?

A client taking methimazole calls the clinic reporting sore throat since yesterday. What is the nurse’s priority instruction?

A client newly prescribed prednisone for an autoimmune condition receives discharge teaching. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching and requires immediate clarification by the nurse?

A nurse administers IM glucagon to an unconscious client with severe hypoglycemia. Five minutes later, which assessment finding requires the nurse’s immediate intervention?

The nurse should instruct a client who is taking dexamethasone and furosemide to report: